Search and rescue operation in Southport, QLD

Police are searching for a missing man in the Coral Sea after a jet-ski was found drifting earlier today.

Around 1:35pm, police were alerted to the drifting vessel around 13km east of the Seaway after another vessel noticed the craft and no rider in its vicinity.

A short time later, police located a vehicle and trailer linked to the jet-ski at a boat ramp at Main Beach.

Police launched a multi-agency land, sea and air search to locate a 54-year-old Labrador man who is believed to be the missing rider.

The search for the missing rider will continue tomorrow morning.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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